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Oct 16, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Regents Special Meeting
The meeting featured extensive public comment regarding NCAA eligibility rules, specifically the transition framework related to the new 'five-in-five' rule and its impact on student-athlete eligibility. Several speakers, including university faculty, community members, and elected officials, advocated strongly for the appointment of Chris Heavey as the permanent president of UNLV, citing his collaborative leadership, ability to build community relationships, and his management of university initiatives, including academic program development and budget oversight.
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The meeting agenda includes the annual evaluation and appointment of the UNLV interim president to a permanent role, along with the approval of a new employment agreement. Key discussion topics also cover the Tompkins Avenue alignment and improvement project, the newly created Nevada Medical Journal, and updates on the NSHE target funding model. Furthermore, the Board plans to review proposed revisions to the Procedures and Guidelines Manual regarding Regent travel, discuss handbook revisions for legislative engagement, and outline a plan for reviewing and revising the Bylaws. Reports from the Business, Finance, and Facilities Committee, the Security Committee, and the Investment Committee are also scheduled for consideration.
Sep 29, 2026·Board meeting agenda
Nevada System Of Higher Education Board Of Regents Agenda
The Board of Regents and its Investment Committee agenda includes reports on the Operating Fund's investment performance, asset allocation, and rebalancing recommendations. Additionally, it features presentations from Cambridge Associates regarding the Pooled Endowment Fund's performance, risk characteristics, and compliance. The meeting also covers a comparison of endowment pool performance across system institutions, a review of the Operating Fund distribution policy, and an opportunity for new business items.
Sep 29, 2026·Board meeting
Board Of Regents Investment Committee Investment Committee Meeting
The committee evaluated the investment strategy and performance of the operating fund, focusing on long-term portfolio diversification and asset allocation. Discussion topics included a market update highlighting impacts from elevated valuations in technology sectors, inflation trends, and global economic indicators. The committee authorized a rebalancing of the investment portfolio, which includes trimming specific holdings in US equities and fixed income funds to increase allocation into Treasury Inflation Protected Securities, while formally maintaining the current 2.75% annual distribution rate.
